Suits of Armour

The Tower IS London

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July 5th 2010
Geo: 51.5002, -0.126236We planned to go to the Tower of London on Monday – for me, the real London experience and a real highlight! We were on the tubes fairly early, down to Tower Hill and bought tickets on the way. As soon as we arrived at the Tower, we were greeted by the Beefeaters, about to commence their tour. It was wonderful – the kids all ran to the front, to be closest to ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more